Class

IN-PERSON - Sibling: Big Brother or Big Sister - FREE - Baby

Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Childbirth Education
Childbirth Education
Free 7 spots left
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Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines, 1111 6th Ave, East Tower Conference Center Level A, Des Moines, IA 50314

PARKING: Enter hospital campus from 6th Avenue.  Proceed past the hospital's emergency room through the covered parking area.  Follow overhead parking sign to turn left onto the top of the parking ramp. (the gate should be open).  Take the elevator (located on top of the ramp, south side) to level A.  Turn left off of the elevator and follow ramp into the cafeteria.  Turn left and go through the back of the cafeteria and down the ramp to the East Tower Conference Center.  Registration is in the lobby/vending area.

Location

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50314

About this event

This single class helps children ages 3-6 years old prepare for a new baby brother or sister. Children will learn the importance of hand washing, how to determine if toys are safe for baby, along with how to properly hold, swaddle, and help change the baby.

First Saturday of every odd month; 9-10:30 a.m.

Parents will be able to interact with their child at several learning stations and learning activities to do at home to prepare for their new baby

Additional dates

Saturday, September 6
9:00 am - 10:30 am MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Saturday, November 1
9:00 am - 10:30 am MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center